Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. | NHTSA Recall #81T025000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81T025000 by Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.. Includes 62 affected units, TIRES, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Tires may have been stamped with the incorrect maximum inflation pressure specification, so that an underinflated condition can exist. Uderinflated tires can wear out prematurely. Used according to the information on the sidewall, the tires are not in compliance with the endurance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, "new pneumatic tires". Separation of the reinforcing plies from the rubber compound may occur and cause a loss of air.
Corrective Action
Tires will be replaced, mounted and balanced without charge within 60 days of recall notification.